Aircraft Structures Technician

inMy Jet; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K & Roth 401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Aircraft in Boise, ID is seeking a diligent Aircraft Structures Technician to inspect and repair aircraft structures per blueprints and manufacturer specs.

You will use hand tools and testing equipment, document work thoroughly, and follow FAA regulations while maintaining safety.

Candidates with at least three years in aviation, experience with sheet metal and composites, and ability to read blueprints are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in aviation regarding Small, Mid to Large cabin aircraft.
• Minimum three (3) years’ performing structural repairs and modifications.
• Airframe Certification preferred for entry and mid level position / Required for senior level position

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of aircraft sheet metal and structural repairs and modifications.
• Use specialized equipment and tools to measure parts for defects or deviation from specifications.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of maintenance, repair, and modification all work performed.
• Understand and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner.
• Follow strict dimension tolerances in compliance with FAA, FAR, based on supplied approved data.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal repair

Structural modification

Team player

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Independent work

Safety procedures

Documentation

FAA regulations

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

# Aircraft Structures TechnicianWestern AircraftBoise, ID13 days agoJob descriptionJob SummaryWestern Aircraft is looking for diligent and detail-oriented Aircraft Structures Technicians to join our dynamic team!Aircraft Structures Technicians are responsible for inspecting and conducting structural repairs and modifications per blueprint specifications while utilizing hand tools and test equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.Duties & Responsibilities• Performs a variety of aircraft sheet metal and structural repairs and modifications• Use specialized equipment and tools to measure parts for defects or deviation from specifications• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of maintenance work• Completes duties within allotted hours quoted for assigned tasks• Ensures proper and complete documentation of maintenance, repair, and modification all work performed• Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner• Follows strict dimension tolerances in compliance with FAA, FAR, based on supplied approved data.Qualifications & Job Requirements• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in aviation regarding Small, Mid to Large cabin aircraft.• Minimum three (3) years’ performing structural repairs and modifications.• Experience working with composite materials a plus• Basic knowledge of structural assembly techniques required• Ability to read blueprints and schematics required• Able to work independently and as part of a team• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions• Organized and detail oriented• Airframe Certification preferred for entry and mid level position / Required for senior level positionOther Prerequisites• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badgeWork Environment & Physical Requirements• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Available Benefits• Medical, dental, vision• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match• Flexible Spending programsWestern Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.